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Set to Take Over Alamodome Oct. 28–31, 2026

KPOPWORLD Festival & Worldwide Dance Competition

For their new album &lt;itsnotover&gt;, idntt sat down with KPOPWORLD to talk about where they've been, what this group has demanded of them, and what they refuse to let go of

idntt: The KPOPWORLD Digital Cover

Closing a trilogy is easy. Closing it by handing the story back to the people who lived it is something else. EPEX's Youth: Epilogue wraps up two years and three albums of coming-of-age storytelling

EPEX Talks Youth Epilogue, Ownership and Growth

On July 14, inner beauty brand LifePharm announced that genderless group XLOV will become their newest Global Ambassadors. The brand is known for their viral dietary Mood Change Alpha Plus range, described as self-care for K-pop idols

XLOV Announced as Ambassadors for Inner Beauty Brand LifePharm

K-pop’s contract system has undergone many changes since the industry’s inception in the 1990s. From 13-year slave contracts to a reduced term of seven years — with options for renegotiation

K-pop’s Contract System, Explained – And Why So Many Artists Are Leaving Big Labels

While it's exciting to see the K-pop industry continuing to push the boundaries of production quality, incorporating stunning technology, audiovisual effects, and bold concepts into larger-than-life music videos, there are times when I appreciate the simplicity of a more minimalist approach.

JAMIE makes a captivating return with the music video for "Bad Luck”

Pop music can be one of the trickiest genres to master. It’s often hard to define, and while it can be endlessly versatile, it also risks feeling shallow, overwhelming, or even monotonous.

BEWAVE drops the pop anthem of the month with "Hard to Get to You" music video

"Let's get naked" might sound like a flirty text message, but it’s actually one of the prominent and recurring lyrics from AB6IX's new title track, "NVKED," from their ninth EP, Born Like This.

AB6IX wants you to express your true feelings in the charismatic "NVKED" music video

YESUNG has been consistently delivering music that resonates with the audience.

YESUNG lounges in a cafe for the latest comeback photos

XG is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing girl groups around.

XG releases the frisky and fantasy-like "IYKYK" music video

Super Junior’s YESUNG channels a summery dream in latest comeback photos

Just a few years into their idol careers, the members of aespa are already venturing into solo music, with Karina making a bold debut with her single "UP" from aespa's first special digital single, SYNK: Parallel Line.

aespa's Karina makes a confident solo debut with "UP" 

My first impression of "Hello, My First Love" was that it could be a deleted OST or scene from this year's breakout hit K-drama Lovely Runner (I almost mistook the actress for Kim He Yoon!). Rookie boy group The Wind’s title track, "Hello, My First Love," from their album Hello: My First Love, has a sweet, frisky, and pleasant K-drama OST vibe, taking us back to our school days, to the innocence of youth and first love.

The Wind carries us back to the innocence of first love with "Hello, My First Love" MV

Earlier, we saw EPEX traverse to an alternate universe in the concept images for its second album Youth Chapter 2: Youth Deficiency.

EPEX travels to a cosmic winterland in latest concept photos

Jay Park and CHUNG HA showcase electrifying chemistry with their groovy dance track "Gimme a Minute"

EPEX steps into an alternate universe in their latest comeback 

"Scale, mass, and no holds-barred" would be my three-word review to describe THE BOYZ's latest comeback, "TRIGGER."

Comeback